Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- If fuel tank replacement was necessary, install the fuel pump module assembly to the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (Malibu Sedan) .
- Have an assistant support the fuel tank during fuel tank and fuel tank strap installation.
- Begin to install the LH side of the fuel tank over the exhaust pipe.
- Raise the RH side of the fuel tank into position inboard of the RH frame rail. Use care in feeding the fuel feed, the EVAP vapor pipe, and the fuel pump module electrical harness over the exhaust system.
- Install the RH fuel tank strap and strap bolts.
- Install the LH fuel tank strap and strap bolts.
- Tighten the fuel tank strap bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Raise the exhaust into position and install the muffler insulator to the underbody hanger.
- Install the exhaust extension pipe insulators to the underbody hangers.
- Connect the fuel pump module harness electrical connector to the vehicle underbody connector.
- Connect the fuel filler pipe jumper hose to the fuel tank.
- Tighten the fuel filler pipe jumper hose clamp (1) at the fuel tank.
Tighten: Tighten the clamp to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
- Connect vapor recirculation line that runs parallel to the fuel filler pipe jumper hose.
- Remove the caps or plugs from the fuel tank feed and vapor return pipes.
- Connect the fuel feed and vapor purge lines to the fuel and brake line bundle on the right side of the vehicle.
- Connect the fuel sender electrical connector to the underbody harness and connect the EVAP purge valve electrical connector to the underbody harness.
- Attach the ABS harness (if applicable) to the retainer on the side of the EVAP canister.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Refill the fuel tank.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
- Inspect for fuel leaks using the following procedure:
- Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds.
- Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
- Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
- Inspect for fuel leaks.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE:
Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice
in Cautions and Notices.